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15,000-seater stadium ready for Anthony Joshua vs Ruiz Jr rematch
MATCHROOM have released new images inside the 15,000-seater stadium that is set to host Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.
The two heavyweight giants step back into the ring on December 7 in a Saudi Arabia showdown dubbed the Clash on the Dunes.
AJ, who lost his four title belts to the Mexican in that extraordinary bout back in June, landed in the Arab country on Sunday.
And he has already visited the newly built stadium in Diriyah which is now ready to host the bout that could decide the Brit’s fate.
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Speaker, Oba Elegushi, others attend Temple Jam Basketball tournament finale
Over a thousand spectators crammed into the indoor hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Sunday, 24th November, 2019, to watch the grand finale of the debut Temple Jam Basketball tournament, which saw the Gidi Giants lift the trophy after defeating Gombe Bulls 58-51 in a tense and pulsating affair.
The finale was opened by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, who was just one of a host of many special guests which includes Oba Saheed Elegushi, Daddy Showkey, Sound Sultan, Jeff Akoh, Mimi Onalaja, Mama Tobi, amongst others.
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Manchester City 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: Guardiola’s side progress
Manchester City progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League for a seventh season running despite playing out a 1-1 home draw with Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
In the absence of injured club-record goalscorer Sergio Aguero, Pep Guardiola’s men produced a flat display that saw them fail to get out of first gear for large parts.
ALSO READ: Tottenham 4-2 Olympiacos: Mourinho’s men battle back from two down to qualify
Even after edging in front 11 minutes into the second period through Ilkay Gundogan, City – saved by a brilliant Fernandinho goal-line clearance in the opening period – could not kick on.
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Tottenham 4-2 Olympiacos: Mourinho’s men battle back from two down to qualify
Tottenham battled back from 2-0 down to secure a 4-2 win over Olympiacos and book their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League, with Serge Aurier and Harry Kane seeing them over the line in the final 17 minutes.
Jose Mourinho’s first European game and first home match at the Spurs helm began miserably but Dele Alli, Aurier and a Harry Kane brace saw them produce a blistering response and confirm a spot in the last 16 for last season’s beaten, finalists.
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Juventus 1-0 Atletico Madrid: Dybala stunner secures top spot
Paulo Dybala scored a wonderful free-kick to earn Juventus a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid that secured top spot in Group D of the Champions League.
Atletico, knocked out by Juventus last season, had the better of the first half but moments before the interval Dybala whipped a superb set-piece in from a narrow-angle to open the scoring.
Although Joao Felix’s introduction from the bench improved Atletico, it was Juve substitute Federico Bernardeschi who went closest to the game’s second goal when he hit the post on Tuesday.
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Real Madrid into Champions League last 16 after Brugge held
Real Madrid qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League before taking to the field on Tuesday after Group A rivals Club Brugge drew 1-1 with Galatasaray in Istanbul.
The Belgian side needed to win in their early kick-off in Turkey to maintain any chance of qualifying ahead of Madrid, but they were on the back foot after Adem Buyuk gave Galatasaray an early lead.
The visitors did equalise in the second minute of added time via a fine individual effort by Krepin Diatta, but the draw still suited the 13-time European champions, with Brugge five points behind them while having just one game left to play.
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Barkley showed ‘lack of professionalism’ says Lampard
Frank Lampard has accused Ross Barkley of showing a lack of professionalism after the Chelsea midfielder was pictured shirtless in a nightclub during the international break.
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Salah: Klopp ‘not worried’ over forward’s fitness ahead of Napoli clash
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has no concerns about Mohamed Salah’s fitness ahead of their Champions League clash with Napoli.
Salah was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday after missing training with an ankle problem.
“Mo Salah looks really good,” Klopp said at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. “I’m not worried about it.”
Klopp also provided an update on the fitness of defender Joel Matip, who has been sidelined with a knee injury.
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WADA’s proposed Russia ban: key points
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s Compliance Review Committee has recommended a series of sanctions against Russia after falsified data was handed over to investigators probing the country’s drugs scandal.
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UCL: Juventus welcome lacklustre Atletico, with Ronaldo set to start
The fourth meeting this calendar year between the two giants, with Atletico needing a last-minute equalizer to draw at home in the reverse fixture, while being back in Turin will conjure up unhappy memories for the Spaniards after they lost 3-0 in last season’s knockouts after arriving with a 2-0 first-leg lead.
The Old Lady haven’t lost at home since Ajax stunned them in April, and with them already through just a point is needed to confirm top spot in the group, while Atletico slipped up at Leverkusen last time out so will be looking over their shoulders if they lose again.
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EPL: Arsenal set to replace Emery with Premier League manager
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, is the “leading contender” to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal manager, the Daily Mail reports. Emery is under severe pressure after a miserable start to the season, with the team eight points off fourth-placed Chelsea. Santo’s Wolves, meanwhile, are fifth and recovered from a poor start to the season,
EPL: Arsenal set to replace Emery with Premier League manager
Champions League: Mourinho reveals teams’ tactic change during encounter with Olympiakos
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed what he told his players during the half-time of their 4-2 victory over Olympiakos in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Tottenham were two goals down in the Champions League tie, after 19 minutes before Mourinho responded by taking off Eric Dier in the 29th minute and replacing
Champions League: Mourinho reveals teams’ tactic change during encounter with Olympiakos
UEFA: Nigerian player scores for Juventus in victory against Atletico Madrid
Nigerian born defender, Paolo Gozzi Iweru scored for Juventus on Tuesday as they defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the UEFA Youth League. Iweru scored a 94th minute winner for young Old Lady after Atletico had taken the lead earlier on through Alberto Salido. Pablo Moreno made it 1-1 for Juve in the 78th minute before
UEFA: Nigerian player scores for Juventus in victory against Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid vs PSG: Livescore from Champions League clash
Real Madrid host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Zinedine Zidane’s men will be hoping to get maximum points and close the five-point gap between them and the Ligue 1 champions. Madrid are on also seeking revenge, after losing 3-0 to PSG in their first Group A game. Kick off is 9pm
Real Madrid vs PSG: Livescore from Champions League clash
Champions League: Messi begs Neymar to return
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, begged Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar to return to Camp Nou after their disappointing 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg encounter in May this year. The 32-year-old informed the Brazilian international that only together can both of them win the Champions League trophy. Messi, who played
Champions League: Messi begs Neymar to return
Real Madrid vs PSG: Thomas Tuchel accuses Neymar of being provocative
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel has labelled superstar, Neymar ‘too provocative’ and ‘not easy to manage’. Tuchel said this ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. “Neymar has a huge heart but unfortunately he doesn’t always show that he’s a generous and reliable guy,” Tuchel said in his
Real Madrid vs PSG: Thomas Tuchel accuses Neymar of being provocative
Winner of 2019 Ballon D’Or reportedly confirmed
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, will win this year’s Ballon D’Or award, Mundo Deportivo reports. The winner will be announced at an event in Paris, France on Monday night, after voting ended November 9. It appears Messi will win the prize handed out by France Football ahead of Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, as the organizers are
Winner of 2019 Ballon D’Or reportedly confirmed
Ballon D’Or: Zola names player of choice for award
Former Chelsea striker, Gianfranco Zola, has backed Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard to win this year’s Ballon D’ Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. According to Zola, Hazard deserves the top individual prize after he helped Chelsea to win the UEFA Europa League trophy last season before
Ballon D’Or: Zola names player of choice for award
Barcelona identify 22-year-old defender as Pique’s replacement
La Liga champions, Barcelona have reportedly identified 22-year-old Fiorentina defender, Nikola Milenkovic as Gerard Pique’s replacement at the club. Pique, who is 32 years old, is in the later stages of his career at Barcelona. The Spain international has won lots of trophies at Camp Nou since joining Barca from Manchester United in 2008. However,
Barcelona identify 22-year-old defender as Pique’s replacement
EPL: Neville criticise Fred, Pereira, tells Solskjaer to sign three experienced players in January
Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville has slammed midfielders, Fred and Andreas Pereira following their display in the Red Devils’ 3-3 draw against Sheffield United on Sunday. He also urged Man United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign three experienced players in the January transfer window. “Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has to go and spend the
EPL: Neville criticise Fred, Pereira, tells Solskjaer to sign three experienced players in January
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